EDUC4064

Assessing and Addressing Learning Difficulties

10 Units 4000 Level Course

Available in 2014

Callaghan Campus Semester 2
Ourimbah Semester 1
Port Macquarie Nth Coast Inst Semester 2

Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

This course aims to develop an understanding of the literacy and numeracy needs of students in both primary and secondary settings, as well as specific assessment and intervention approaches that can be implemented to meet those needs. Key components of literacy and numeracy competence as well as typical delays and difficulties in these components will be addressed.

Objectives Upon completion of this course, students will be expected to:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of the essential skills underlying literacy and numeracy competency
2. Demonstrate the capacity to conduct a range of asessments to identify problems in literacy and numeracy
3. Draw upon a range of resources to develop instructional approaches to meet those specific learning needs
4. Attain knowledge of strategies, resources and services to support students with learning difficulties
Content Literacy skills
1. Assessment, planning and intervention approaches
2. Phonological processes
3. Word identification, fluency and reading comprehension strategies
4. Difficulties in spelling and writing

Numeracy skills
1. Assessment, planning and intervention approaches
2. Basic number skills
3. Problem solving skills
4. Functional numeracy
Replacing Course(s) Nil
Transition Nil
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge Knowledge associated with the successful completion of 270 units of study in the undergraduate teacher education program.
Modes of Delivery Internal Mode
Teaching Methods Lecture
Tutorial
Assessment Items
Other: (please specify) Individual problem solving tasks 2 x 15%
Other: (please specify) Group problem tasks 2 x 15%
Other: (please specify) Assessment and intervention program 40%
Contact Hours Tutorial: for 16 hour(s) per Term for Full Term
Lecture: for 16 hour(s) per Term for Full Term
Timetables 2014 Course Timetables for EDUC4064